This restaurant has such a cute interior and is perfect for pictures! I loved the atmosphere and how lively it was. The staff were super friendly, checked in on us multiple times, and helped us choose what to order. The Rigatoni Spicy Vodka Sauce was delectable! The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was rich, creamy, and flavorful. The portion was also quite large, and well worth the price ($26). The Rigatoni Bolgnese was also quite good. The flavor of the ragu is well developed, but a little salty for my taste. The portion was also quite large for the price ($28). I ordered the Spritz'ero and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it. It was bubbly and refreshing, and the flavors of the orange and grapefruit came together so well. read more

this restaurant is very cute! came in expecting to be served a brunch menu not dinner menu, but i was blown away with how good the rigatoni bolognese was! the tomatoes tasted fresh and it was all the right flavors! of course i ordered an espresso martini to pair with it! read more

Porta Via - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

We had a great time celebrating my birthday here! The restaurant was packed on a Friday night in August, so it was definitely loud and busy, but the service was excellent and the atmosphere was fun. We started with the Burrata with Heirloom Tomato and Beef Carpaccio, both of which were delicious. We also had the Lobster Roll, Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp, and the Grilled Skirt Steak with truffle shoestring potatoes -- the skirt steak was especially good! We also tried a sushi tuna roll, which was another great addition to the table. The drinks were fantastic, and everything came out tasting fresh and well prepared. To top it all off, they brought out a nice little lemon cake for my birthday, which was a really nice touch. Overall, even though it was crowded and loud, we had a great experience. Great service, amazing food and drinks, and a fun Friday night atmosphere. Definitely a good spot for a celebration! read more

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Date night vibe, tasteful decor, music and lighting inside. Service was fine. Food was good, pork chop was my favorite, very tender. Ravioli was good and daughter enjoyed the ragatoni with vodka sauce. read more

Porta Via - Pork chop - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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We had a great early dinner at Porta Via and everything we ordered tasted really good. The linguini and clams were cooked perfectly with no chewy pieces at all. My youngest loved her spaghetti and meatballs and she is usually pretty picky about pasta. I had the butternut squash ravioli and they were rich, creamy, and exactly what I wanted. My wife ordered the miso glazed seabass and she loved it. I stole her bok choy and that made me very happy. The restaurant is really clean with a laid back contemporary vibe and great music. The AC at our first table was blasting cold air right on us and the staff moved us right away with no issue at all. They were also incredibly kind to my youngest whose birthday we were celebrating. They surprised her with her favorite tiramisu and a candle which completely made her night. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back. read more

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So chic, the atmosphere|ambiance was very vibrant, lively, very upbeat. Perfect place for dinner or a girls night. Reservation is highly recommended, even during the summer months. Enjoyed the presentation so much, completely forgot to take photos (only 1 appetizer). Watermelon martini was superb read more

Porta Via - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I came here for my birthday celebration! We ordered drinks and appetizers. The drinks and food were both delicious. The restaurant decor and ambience was absolutely amazing. The service was excellent and my friends and I had a great time. Will absolutely go back soon. read more

Porta Via - Drinks - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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We found a gem! When you walk into this beautiful restaurant it feels mid-century modern Palm Springs style. The wood and green earth tones make it feel like a cozy living room in the desert. The service was very attentive from the moment we walked in. We had a reservation, arrived 15 minutes early and they were able to seat us immediately. Our waitress was very kind and helpful with recommendations from the menu. The drinks were delicious and very well balanced. We had the meatballs, Miso Chilean Sea bass, chicken Pollard, kids salmon and steak. The kids ate everything. It was our daughter's birthday and they brought us out a beautiful treat for her so we could sing Happy Birthday. Highly recommended! Thank you for a beautiful experience! read more

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Very cutesy, very demure, very mindful -- that's exactly what comes to mind when you step into this space. The beautiful grand doors make for a perfect photo op, as does the entrance area. We came for lunch and they were super friendly -- and dog friendly! My dog Enzo loved it just as much as we did as he patiently waited for a fry to fall (see pics). We arrived right at opening and were seated quickly. They have a lovely bar and a great menu with a mix of American classics, pastas, sushi, seafood, and more. We ordered a burger with fries and a salad, and both were fresh and elevated. They use organic ingredients and offer vegan substitutions, which is always a plus. Would definitely recommend if you're in Palm Desert. read more

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Gorgeous spot. Menu was awesome. Tuna tower was underwhelming. Pappadelle was nice and the spicy rigatoni could have been spicier but it was good. But worst dirty martini I've ever had. read more

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This is a rather late review, but I have such a rave for this restaurant as I was invited to a group dinner here for a friend's birthday. We are all from LA/OC and had a pleasant dining experience! The steak I had here was delicious, the perfect portion and the ambience was elevated but relaxed. I felt like it was modern Italian food at its finest and I'd love to try the Beverly Hills location once it opens near me! read more

Came in without a res on a weekend night and were luckily seated immediately. The service was fast and attentive. Love the chill, warm, and hip ambience of this place! The standout to me was the tuna tower that we got! It was like sushi but without the seaweed essentially. The fish was so fresh and tasty. The bolognese was also very delicious with great pasta as well. Overall would recommend this place for a nice dinner on the town! Ps Easy parking along the street. read more

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Beautifully designed restaurant located on El Paseo in Palm Springs. From the moment you walk up, the restaurant gives you perfect Palm Springs mid-century vibes. The interiors are done in Kelly Green fabrics, Noguchi paper lanterns, and Ipe wood. It's absolutely stunning! I love the little corner booth that we were seated at. They are scattered throughout the restaurant and are very comfortable. The restaurant has both inside and outside dining. Where we sat, we watched a table fill up on the outside that had their dogs with them. I love restaurants that allow dogs! Once we were seated, our waters were brought to us immediately and our server came over quickly. Since we were out shopping, we just stopped in for a light appetizer so all I can speak to is the appetizers, but these were delicious! We both grabbed a cocktail, my friend had the Cali cleanse while I had the Seaside gin and tonic. I would say hers was delicious and although mine was good, it lacked a little flavor. For appetizers, we went with the tuna tower and guacamole. I love that they serve the guacamole with both tortilla chips and carrot chips! And the tuna tower was outstanding! Next time I'm in Palm Springs I would like to come back here for dinner so I can speak to their dinners. However, if you want a good lunch, but I think this is a really good choice. read more

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Delicious food and excellent customer service! Everything we ordered was absolutely exquisite. We asked our server for recommendations, and every suggestion was a great choice. The staff was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. We truly felt welcomed and well taken care of from start to finish. Great food, wonderful service, and an overall amazing dining experience. We will definitely be back!- Sauteed Calamari was my favorite! read more

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Great birthday dinner spent with my boyfriend! Service was great and food amazing! Specialty drinks were very tasty as well! The indoor dining was low lights during night time made it the perfect date celebration of me! read more

Porta Via - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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The food was absolutely amazing 10/10 experience. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the valley ; the service was excellent the workers are very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend going for lunch or a nice dinner date. read more

Porta Via - Linguine Vangole - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Everything was really lovely there: elegantly-clean, delicious, friendly and a beautiful margarita to boot.

Such a beautiful restaurant downtown Palm Desert! This is our go to restaurant when in the area, it makes for a beautifully light lunch! You can't go wrong with any of their salads, the salmon is also phenomenal! They make beautiful, cocktails, ideal for a date or get together with friends! I suggest making a reservation, especially for dinner. Plenty of easy parking, highly recommended! read more

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Highly recommend making a reservation and sitting on the patio if the weather permits. The menu is great we had sushi, blackened salmon and the meatball appetizer. Everything was fresh and delicious. Highly highly recommend the meatballs which were tender and delicious. Attire is nicer than casual. read more

Porta Via - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

The specialty martini was very well done and the service was good. The fried calamari was served cold and was mid. Shrimp cocktail was good with large succulent prawns. This biggest issue with the is restaurant is the acoustics. Very loud, disturbingly so. Nightmarishly loud. I didn't like the small metal chairs and tiny 2 tops either. read more

Porta Via - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I have been here several times and am never disappointed. We did start out outside, but it was a little warm, so we moved to the bar area. The service was quick and friendly. My drink was very good. I ordered the Porta Via salad, which I highly recommend. My husband had the park chop, he liked it too. We shared the crab cakes as an appetizer, they were crunchy, but a little fishy. I'll be back! read more

Porta Via - Bar area and my Summer in a glass cocktail - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Staff was just ehh . Server was lovely he saved the vibe and food was good . Welcome host with her starbucks couldn't care or less . Just need more training in hospitality and be a perfect place read more

Was really looking forward to having lunch here based on all the great reviews but left underwhelmed. Not sure if it was because we dined outdoors or what but service was definitely lacking. We had to keep asking for our water to be refilled, got charged twice for a drink, and waited quite a while for our check to come and then had to wave down another waiter because ours was no where to be found. The food was also slow which was unfortunate because we were a bit hungry after a morning at the zoo. The spicy vodka rigatoni sauce was very overpowered with garlic but the butternut squash ravioli was good. read more

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We are here one week ago as a party of 9 for a bachelorette party. When we made the reservation we were told they only had outdoor seating available but that they had misters. Unfortunately, the misters were blowing towards the parking lot instead of the tables, so it was still pretty hot. The patio was well shaded though. The servers were very attentive, regularly filling our water glasses. We also got to customize the printed menus so they had a fun message for the bachelorette party written on top which was a fun detail. The drinks were very good, I had the Pali Spritz which was delicious, very light and refreshing! I also had a glass of the Albariño, which was a different version of Albariño than I am used to so it wasn't my favorite, it was just a bit too dry for me. The food here is delicious! Their main menu has an Italian influence, but they also had a separate sushi menu which was a bit confusing but the sushi was delicious! I had the Black Tiger Roll. This roll was really good, but the pieces were a bit small, and it was wrapped in soy paper instead of seaweed so it was missing that classic flavor. I also had the Burrata and Heirloom Tomato appetizer. It was delicious, the tomatoes were so fresh, but there was a lot of arugula on the plate that didn't really serve a purpose and got kinda limp, I wish they would have left that off and put more basil instead. Finally, the restaurant brought out a free dessert for the bride that was some kind of lemon cake. Overall a really delicious meal for a fun night out! read more

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A classic Palm Springs fav, with the best vibe and great food. I come here yearly and look forward to it every time. read more

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Beautiful interior, awesome service, and great food. What more could you want? The restaurant has an open air concept leading from the main dining room to wraparound patio seating with really nice natural light. The rigatoni with spicy vodka sauce was delicious. Let me tell you, I ate it all! Lovely lunch spot with nice menu items. I will definitely be back for some dinner & cocktails. read more

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Sat at the bar after a couple's massage for my birthday. Julian, our bartender, was personable and professional. He started by guiding us toward cocktails based on what we told him we liked, and they were delicious. He also guided us on menu choices and a few secrets as well. The place has the perfect mid-century decor for Palm Springs, which made it feel like an upscale experience. We'll be back. read more

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Delicious appetizer and main dish, friendly service and nice ambience for this visit at this restaurant which I will be returning! read more

Porta Via - Hamachi sashimi - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Ambience is really cool. Food is good to decent. Nothing that's gonna blow your mind. Nice cocktails nice people watching great location very popular. read more

Porta Via - Buratta tomato sand, ahi stack very very short on ahi , like the small crunchy fries - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

A Rocketship! What an amazing ride from start to finish. As we walked into Porta Via the mood was hip, fun, and the music, crowd set the tone for a good night. Service was spot on, friendly, quick, and informative. A pleasure to dine with. Now the FOOD was out of this world! My son had the Salmon which he loved, I had the Paperdella w/mushrooms both were fantastic! We started with Carpaccio and calamari, by the end we were so satisfied and in a food coma. When in town check out Porta Via, they'll take you to the moon and back! read more

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The service was a wait of 30 minutes which was really unreasonable I thought it would be like five hours. They took us in and immediately served us with delicious warm bread and butter, and the menus were sitting there already. We ordered food and the night before this we went to a restaurant and their fish was very fishy. This fish melted in my mouth and it tasted so delicious perfectly spiced. The pasta was so creamy and amazing same as the salad and I would definitely recommend this place. The sea Bass was also amazing. I can tell they put a lot of effort into this food and this is now my favorite restaurant. The location was also amazing and I love the setting 5 stars I would give 10. read more

The food here is really yummy, and everything tastes incredibly fresh! The ambience is lovely, intimate, and cozy, which makes for a really enjoyable dining experience. I definitely would come back. The only thing I'd mention is that the atmosphere leans more toward a family and retiree crowd, so it may not be the place if you're looking for a younger or more lively vibe. But if you're coming for fresh, delicious food and a comfortable, intimate atmosphere, it's definitely worth checking out! read more

Plenty of comfy seats at the bar at 5pm on a Monday evening. AnnaE, our bartender, was friendly and attentive. The shrimp cocktail app was tough, so that was sent back as it was overcooked. The sautéed calamari was good, but not as good when we had it 2 years ago. Can't place exactly what was different but last time it was delicious. The beet salad was ok. Everything was fresh, but it was just an ordinary salad. Wine from the tap is a standard pour and good. Trefethen Chard. Music selection was ok, didn't match the cool vibe compared to my prior visit. read more

A lovely dinner on El Paseo! We stopped into Porta Via and were so pleasantly surprised by how seamless and enjoyable the whole evening felt. The pasta was the star for me--silky, well-seasoned, and one of those dishes you keep thinking about after the last bite. My dad ordered the miso Chilean sea bass, which he absolutely loved--tender, flavorful, and beautifully executed. We also tried the French onion soup. It leaned a bit on the saltier side, but still comforting and not enough to take away from the experience. The ambiance is exactly what you want for a dinner out on El Paseo--warm, inviting, and with just the right amount of buzz. But the true highlight? The service. Every server we interacted with was genuinely kind, attentive, and welcoming. One had such a great sense of humor that it completely elevated our night. It's rare to feel that well taken care of without any pretense. If you're looking for a dinner spot that combines great food, a cozy atmosphere, and standout hospitality, this is it. Highly recommend for a relaxed yet elevated evening out. read more

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Ambiance, service, food quality and portion...Everything was delivered with the utmost care and professionalism. This is definitely a "go to" in the Palm Desert/Springs area. I understand there are other locations tho those seem to be in the hoity toity areas of SoCal. I will pass on those and just keep going to this location. read more

Porta Via - Butternut Squash Chilean Seabass - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

We had our anniversary dinner here and the restaurant made it so special for us. The service was so warm and personal. The food was delicious. I had the Bolognese and my husband had the chopped salad . Both delicious. The restaurant celebrated us with an olive oil citrus cake with vanilla gelato. It was divine. we were able to sit at one of the tables that was both inside and out. Loved it and so cozy. Thank you for making our anniversary so wonderful! read more

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Fabulous lunch with an old friend for his birthday. Great service and great food. Hosting by Lauren was professional and warm. The decor is classic P. S. and very cool. read more

Appetizers were alright, drinks were good, then I got my entree which was a chicken salad and the chicken came out RAW. Thank God I caught it before I ate more than one bite. I was in shock and instantly felt sick. The manager came up to us and said "sorry, we can get you something else or a salad with no protein". I was in shock that was all she had to say. Bill should have been comped immediately. Definitely will not be back. read more

Porta Via offers a perfect setting right in the heart of El Paseo's high-end shopping district. The restaurant is beautifully designed, featuring a welcoming, open-air flow that perfectly captures the desert aesthetic. It clearly caters to a sophisticated crowd--very similar in vibe to their Calabasas location. While parking is accessible in the rear, it can get congested during peak season. The menu is extensive with plenty of excellent selections, though the pricing is definitely premium. For instance, a Cobb salad topped with fish can easily exceed $45; while the quality is high, that's a significant jump over nearby staples like Daily Grill. Service was friendly but lacked consistency; our server disappeared mid-meal without a hand-off, requiring us to flag down other staff. Overall, it's a bright, airy, and stylish spot well worth a visit, provided you're prepared for the 'luxury' price point. read more

Porta Vía is a sexy and delicious restaurant with tropical great Gatsby vibes in Palm Springs! With green upholstery and tropical florals adorning the aisles and entry way with splashes of gold, wooden slats, and warm globe lighting. So chic! The staff is super sweet, friendly and they provided exceptional customer service. Our server Jose was honest and gave great recommendations. We started with grilled calamari which was bursting with flavor and the little gem salad that had the creamiest dressing. For our entrees we ordered the grilled flank steak which was cooked to perfection, brick chicken which was perfectly seasoned, Mama's meatballs and the rigatoni both were absolutely delicious! Can't forget about the yummiest butter cake for dessert! We were celebrating my mother's birthday and the cake was moist and unforgettable. One of the genderless bathrooms are equipped with changing supplies for their youngest guests which brought a smile to my face. So perfect for mothers with children under 5 years old. We loved our visit here and would totally come back and recommend coming here when visiting Palm Springs! 10/10 would recommend to a friend! read more

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